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Christian Service Coordinator
Position Description

The responsibility of the Christian Service Coordinator is to ensure a full response to Catholic Social Teaching through direct services in (or) of human need, both in the parish and beyond, and the promotion and coordination of action to eliminate the cause of human need in our society.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide the parish with the awareness of human needs and the means to respond to those needs.
• Provide ongoing education and formation to parishioners in the areas of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Prepare and maintain the annual budget for Christian Services.
• Develop and/or maintain liaison with the service commission of the Pastoral Council.
• In collaboration with the Service commission:
  • Identify needs, and encourage broad parish participation in response to those needs.
  • Provide opportunities for commission growth and leadership.
  • Serve as liaison between the commission and other groups such as: parish staff, Archdiocesan staff, Catholic Social Services, other human service agencies, and community groups.
  • Coordinate the recruitment, training, and support of Christian Service volunteers.
  • Maintain professional competency by applying for certification as a Christian Service Coordinator and continuing education and formation through regular attendance at workshops and seminars.

The Coordinator is a professional staff person rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and dedicated to carrying out the social mission of the Church.